otologist
- noun
- /oʊˈtɑlədʒɪst/
- Specialized
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otólogo
- An anomalous facial nerve, however, can pose a challenge to the otologist during a stapedectomy.
Examples
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The otologist must keep in mind that Meniere's disease is a dynamic condition, and in the earlier stages, the ear can return to normal between attacks.
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Meniere's disease in the "only hearing ear" represents a major challenge for the otologist.
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Following the study, the child's hearing sensitivity and otologic status, which had been monitored by an otologist, had remained within normal limits for one year.
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In most cases, otologists evaluate size, shape, and site by simply looking through a handheld otoscope.
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A 66-year-old woman sought the care of an otologist for sudden bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and a substantial increase in baseline tinnitus.
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In a review of causes of surgical failure in chronic ear surgery, Cheesman noted that most otologists agreed that diseased cells should be removed, but he pointed out that there was a lack of agreement regarding the management of the remaining healthy cells.
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Dr. Giles: Otologists know, and primary care physicians should know that otitis externa represents a bacterial infection that requires antimicrobial treatment.
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The child's hearing problems were diagnosed by an otologist, who recommended a series of tests.
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After noticing a decline in her hearing, she made an appointment with an otologist for further evaluation.
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The otologist explained the treatment options available for his patient's chronic ear infections.
Synonyms
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3.5
A doctor who treats ear, nose, and throat problems
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3.5
A doctor who treats ear problems and checks hearing
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2.3
A doctor who treats ear problems and helps with hearing
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9.9
A doctor who treats problems of the ear, nose, and throat
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2.6
A doctor who treats problems of the ear, nose, and throat
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7.1
A doctor who treats problems of the ear, nose, and throat
A doctor who treats ear problems and hearing loss
A doctor who treats ear, nose, and throat problems
A doctor who treats ear, nose, and throat problems
A doctor who treats problems of the ear, nose, and throat, like infections or hearing loss
How Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
otologist = otology (semi-transparent) = oto + log + ist
The word is regularly formed as 'otology' + '-ist', but the base term is a specialist classical formation rather than an everyday English word.
Etymology
The word otologist is made of oto- meaning 'ear' and -logist meaning 'specialist' or 'one who studies'. Like a biologist but for ears, an otologist is a doctor who diagnoses and treats ear problems.